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GLIDERS AND CASTERS

Introduction Gliders and casters Adding value to furniture

Chair gliders Hard �oors, soft �oors The �oor as the decisive factor

Quality and resilience De�ning characteristics

Properties, materials Shape and material – these are what counts

Types Variants and functions – for any situation

QuickClick system Quick and easy

Table gliders Properties, materials and types Robust and safe – even on four legs

Casters Properties, materials and types Multifunctional and mobile – of tried and tested quality

Technical information

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Gliders and casters: adding value to furniture.A place to take a seat o�ers peace, calm and comfort – chairs themselves, however, are continually in motion. They are pushed, stacked, rotated, tilted and repositioned; they slide, roll and glide across the �oor. What is more, they have to do all this as safely as possible – quietly and without damaging the �oor in the process. To make sure that this continues to work well over the long term, furniture needs to be �tted with the right �oor gliders or �oor casters. The right choice will depend on various factors. Apart from the design of the furniture and the makeup of the �oor, these factors include functional requirements such as preventing the furniture from tipping or the ability to link chairs in rows. So, there are quite a few things to be said for and about gliders and casters – hence this brochure. It presents the multitude of options, materials and variants available, providing you with the kind of expert guidance you need in order to choose the right product for the right situation.

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Adding value over the long term The right � oor glider will increase the functionality of a piece of furniture and will integrate harmoniously into the design.

Introduction . Gliders and casters

Hard � oorsCharacteristics:– High load capacity– Limited sound absorption– Limited footfall dampening– Limited elasticity– Limited glide resistance

Examples: – Cement, concrete– Stone (limestone, sandstone, marble, granite, synthetic or natural stone)– Ceramic � oor surfaces (wet- or dry- pressed ceramic tile)– Earthenware slabs– Synthetic resin tile � oors– Melted asphalt– Wood, parquet, laminate

Hard or so� – the � oor decides.Floor surfaces can be distinguished based on their hardness and compressive resistance into hard and so� . For a hard � oor such as marble or parquet, so� gliders are generally a better choice as they will not scratch the � oor and will cause less noise – the key concept here being noise abatement. A problem here is the potential for the gliders rubbing and leaving streaks on the � oor surface. By contrast, hard gliders and casters should be used on so� � oors in order to ensure optimal gliding and rolling properties. However, there is a risk of denting in these cases as particularly the modern, elastic synthetic � oor surfaces are very sensitive to pressure. Additional problems such as streaks or scratching result from factors such as improperly laid � oors, the type of coating and seal, improper cleaning or the � oor care product used. In these cases, selecting the right glider can generally help to solve or mitigate any problems.Please do have a look at the important comments on page 27.

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Soft �oorsCharacteristics: – Sensitivity – Softness – High level of sound absorption – High level of footfall dampening– High level of elasticity– High level of glide resistance

Examples: – Elastic �oor surfaces (PVC, rubber coverings, linoleum, cork) – Textile coverings

Chair Gliders . Hard �oors, soft �oors

If a stool is bear-ing a weight of 100 kg, it means 25 kg of weight per foot. If the chair is tipped, the weight may even be up to 50 kg per foot.

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Stable and resilient – de� ning characteristics. If a stool is bearing a weight of 100 kg, it means 25 kg of weight per foot. If the chair is tipped, the weight may even be up to 50 kg per foot applied to a very small area. � e larger the contact area with the � oor, the better the pressure is distributed across the � oor. For example, with a standard � oor contact area of 16 mm in diameter, the weight will be 12.4 kg per cm2, while a diameter of 22 mm will reduce the weight to 6.6 kg per cm2. A good glider will therefore o� er a high level of durability and stability, will show little abrasion and will be able to smoothly adjust small irregularities in the � oor surface.

Chair Gliders . Quality and Resilience

Metalensures by its hardness the best glid-ing characteristics for carpeted � oors and old hardwood parquet.

A disadvantage of this material lies in the fact that it has a tendency to de-velop surface rust.

We solve this problem by using only rust-proof metals or stainless steel.

Plastico� ers various glider properties, from almost resistance-free gliding to anti-slip characteristics. It is therefore a general purpose material.

A drawback of this material: the wear due to friction of simple plastics may cause streaks on the � oor surface.

We counteract this by using only high-quality PA, PE, POM or PTFE (Te� on-like).

Feltpossesses special sound dampen-ing characteristics as well as being capable of compensating for uneven-ness in the � oor and providing a soft surface to protect the � oor covering.

A disadvantage of this material lies in the fact that it wears out, requires regular cleaning and needs to be replaced periodically.

We reduce the cost associated with this by using only high-quality and there-fore durable wool and industrial felts.

Shape and material – these are what counts. Gliders consist of one element � tted to the leg and a gliding surface. Depending on the design and function, these may consist of one or several components. � e gliding surface is the point of contact between the chair and the � oor and can therefore be of decisive importance. It is important for the edges of the gliding surface to be rounded, to lie � ush and to have a slightly convex design to avoid extreme pressure points. Various materials are used for the gliding surface itself: felt, metal or plastic – depending on the desired gliding property.

Two-piece gliderswith � xed gliding surface made of PA and Te� on – e.g. for hero, linos

Two-piece “QuickClick” gliderswith exchangeable gliding surface (optional) – e.g. for � na, � rst class

One-piece glidersmade of PA, PE, PP – e.g. for fox, tool

Glide surface materials

Glider assembly

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Pleasant room settings:In open spaces with hard � ooring dampening is especially important.

Chair Gliders . Properties, materials

Gliders with special glide surfaces – POM, PTFE, Te�on or anti-slip glide surface

Special feature gliders– Jointed glider – Shell glider– Adjustable glider– Noise dampening glider– Glider with stacking protection – Glider with tilting protection– Glider with tipping and stacking protection– Glider with row linking devices

Options and functions – for every situation. Di�erent spaces impose di�erent requirements. We therefore o�er gliders with the appropriate additional functions. For example, additional �oor grip thanks to anti-slip gliders which provide a secure stand even on smooth surfaces. Or our stacking protection; or integrated row linking, indispensable for major event venues. And there are times when particular adaptability is called for: Our special jointed gliders adjust automatically on �oors that are uneven or have a slight incline, thus ensuring that the feet on the furniture always lie �ush even on a di�cult �oor surface.

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Gliders with integrated row linking for large venuesSimple linking and disconnecting of the glider-integrated row-linking device. Shown here on the linos model with a metal sled-base frame.

Noise dampening glidersSoundless and gentle: undesirable vibrations may be absorbed completely – thanks to an elastic vibration damper which is put over the glider inlay and inserted in the tube.

Glider with integrated stacking protectionfor safe and precise stacking. Shown here in plastic on the models � rst line (left) and tool 2 (1330/A).

Polyamide gliders with integrated anti-slip gliding surface for non-skid, secure stand of the modular seating elements of our series banc (left).

Chair Gliders . Types

Quick and easy: the QuickClick system. One option we o� er for various chairs is a system in which the glide surface can be replaced easily and quickly via the QuickClick system. � is is particularly bene� cial in the case of wearable components such as felt glide surfaces. Also, when the gliders are used on di� erent � oor surfaces, there is no need to replace the entire glider. � is system is even available in a noise abating version: allowing delicate round tube chairs to glide gently and soundlessly across the � oor.� is QuickClick system is available in two versions: “ultraso� ” consists of high-quality wool felt – this inlay protects and cares for all highly sensitive surfaces. Here the material was joined directly during the dead-mould casting with the plastic additive without using any adhesives.“Hyper” consists of high-quality, Te� on-like PTFE-plastic. � is glider inlay is perfect for all elastic � oors.� anks to its outstandingly low wear due to friction and its splendid gliding properties, it is also suitable for deployment on a wide variety of di� erent � oor types.

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QuickClickShown here with the “ultrasoft” insert made from high-quality wool felt.

Easy to swapUsing a small screwdriver, QuickClicks are easy to swap – making it possible to adapt gliders to di� erent � oor conditions.

Chair Gliders . QuickClick system

sleightHeight adjustable plastic glider.

crossHeight adjustable plastic glider.

stateHeight adjustable QuickClick glider with plastic surface.

4less, 4last, 4sureAdjustable plastic glider

� na conferenceChromed adjustable glider with plastic gliding surface, height-adjustable by 10 mm.

basicStandard glider with plastic gliding surface.

Integrated transport castersSturdy plastic gliders integrated into the feet of the pivot series provide a solid stand. When the table is slightly tilted, the gliders serve as smooth-running casters, and the table may be moved single-handedly.

StandingWhen the caster has horizontal contact with the � oor, it is locked. The table may not be moved.

TiltingWhen the table is tilted, the caster touches the � oor only at one point. The caster is no longer locked.

MovingNow, the caster can turn freely, the table may be moved easily.

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Robust and safe, even on four legs. Tables apply other requirements than chairs. �ey are generally moved less frequently, but have larger surface areas that need to be leveled. �erefore, there is a particular demand in these products for additional functions such as height adjustability, as these help compensate for �oor inclines and irregularities and make the table robust and safe.

Smooth adjustment of table gliders from 0 to 10 mm using a metal thread.

Table Gliders . Properties, materials and types

Rotating chair casterson the models drive or too.

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Lockable casterson the model torino – ensuring a steady footing.

Multifunctional and mobile – of tried and tested quality.Casters create mobility and ensure motion both for chairs and tables. For di� erent � oor surfaces, there are hard and so� casters as well as universal casters suitable for deployment on various � oor types. According to DIN EN 12529 hard casters are to be used for so� � oor surfaces, while so� casters are suitable for hard or elastic � oors. � e ideal casters will protect against abrasion and thus � oor damage. We will always o� er you the ideal type of casters, perfectly matched to our chair and table portfolio.

Integrated casters for shiftingfor moving trust, 4last, 4less.

Casters . Properties, materials and types

* For these models a noise dampening glider is not available.

4-legged chairs metal frames: in general

Plastic gliders

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Hyper insert

Felt gliders

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert

Metal gliders

Jointed glider with QuickClick Hyper insert

Hard � oors Soft � oors

Flagging, stone Parquet, laminate Hard synthetic � oors

Carpet Linoleum Soft synthetic � oors

GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Felt gliders Felt gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

QuickClick systemOptional (with extra charge) Jointed gliders

QuickClick with Hyper-inlay (PTFE, Te� on-like)

Jointed gliders QuickClick with Hyper-inlay (PTFE, Te� on-like)





Optional (with extra charge) Jointed gliders QuickClick with ultrasoft-inlay (felt)

Jointed gliders QuickClick with ultrasoft-inlay (felt)



Optional (with extra charge) Noise dampening gliders QuickClick with ultrasoft- / Hyper-inlay

Noise dampening gliders QuickClick with ultrasoft- / Hyper-inlay

Noise dampening gliders QuickClick with Hyper-inlay




for the series: � na, � rst class, fox 1360, fox 1370, jump, linos, mila-no� air, milanolight, milanolounge, milanosoft, prime*, verona

not all gliders are optionally available for all models




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Felt gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

Plastic gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders

4-legged chairs metal frame: rectangular pro� le

for the series: milanoclassic, milanolight

Noise dampening gliders

QuickClick jointed glider with Ult-rasoft insert

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Jointed QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Hyper insert

Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Jointed glider with metal gliding surface

Jointed glider with felt gliding surface




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Plastic gliders Plastic gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Felt jointed gliders Felt jointed gliders Metal jointed gliders

Felt jointed gliders Felt jointed gliders












Optional (with extra charge) Noise dampening gliders QuickClick with ultrasoft- / Hyper-inlay






for the series: fox 1014, 1030, tool2

not all gliders are optionally available for all models

4-legged chairs metal frames: stacking vertically




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Without gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Plastic gliders Felt gliders Plastic gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

Plastic gliders Felt gliders

for the series: fox 1018, fox 1018/A, fox 1023, fox 1026, � na, plaza, spira.sit, verona, ray

Cantilever metal frame

Jointed QuickClick glider with Hyper insert

Gliders and Casters . Technical information

Aluminium swivel base with univer-sal casters

Plastic swivel base with universal casters

Aluminium swivel base with plastic casters for hard � oors

Hard � oors Soft � oors Elastic � oors



RollenStandard (according to pricelist) Soft casters Soft casters Soft casters

Optional Hard casters Hard casters Hard casters

Optional Universal casters Universal casters Universal casters Universal casters Universal casters Universal casters

Swivel chair casters aluminium swivel base . plastic swivel base

for the series: drive, too, too 2.0

Plastic swivel base with plastic casters for hard � oors

Plastic swivel base with plastic casters for soft � oors

Aluminium swivel base with plastic casters for soft � oors

Plastic gliders Felt gliders




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Without gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Plastic glidersPOM surface

Plastic glidersPOM surface

Plastic glidersPOM surface

Optional (with extra charge) Felt gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

Sled base metal frame

for the series: � na, linos, fox 1012, fox 1012/A, fox 1024

A-Chair, felt glider � rst place, Quick-Click glider with stacking guide, exchangeable Hyper insert (Te� on-like)

alite, plastic gliders with stack-ing protection

golf, jointed glider with metal gliding surface

golf, jointed glider with plastic gliding surface




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Plastic gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Felt gliders Felt gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

hero, plastic gliders

Chair gliders per model

Special gliders for the series: A-Chair, alite, � rst, golf, hero, meet, � rst place, plaza (4-legged-models: steel, classic), tempus and others.

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Plastic gliders Felt gliders Metal gliders




GlidersStandard (according to pricelist) Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders

Optional (with extra charge) Plastic gliders noise dampening

Plastic gliders noise dampening

Plastic gliders noise dampening

Optional per model (with extra charge) Felt gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

Optional per model (with extra charge) Casters in front legs Casters in front legs Casters in front legs Casters in front legs Casters in front legs Casters in front legs

Optional per model (with extra charge) Jointed glider with plastic gliding surface

Jointed glider with plastic gliding surface





Optional per model (with extra charge) Jointed glider with metal gliding surface

Optional per model (with extra charge) Jointed glider with felt gliding surface

Jointed glider with felt gliding surface











Optional (with extra charge) Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Hyper insert (PTFE, Te� on-like)

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Hyper insert (PTFE, Te� on-like)



Optional (with extra charge) Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert (felt)

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert (felt)

Noise dampening QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert (felt)

Optional (with extra charge) QuickClick glider with Hyper insert (PTFE, Te� on-like)

QuickClick glider with Hyper insert (PTFE, Te� on-like)



Optional (with extra charge) QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert

QuickClick glider with Ultrasoft insert


4-legged chairs wooden frames

for the series: buena nova,� na club, � na wood, opus, range, sonato, sonus III, taceo, window

Casters in front legs, hard and soft

QuickClick glider with Hyper insert



Hard �oors Soft �oors

Flagging, stone Parquet, laminate Hard synthetic �oors

Carpet Linoleum Soft synthetic �oors

bancStandard: plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

cross 3070, 3071, 3073 milano 5271 (square tube)Standard: adjustable gliders plastic Optional: adjustable gliders felt

Adjustable gliders plastic




Adjustable gliders felt


get.up, meetStandard: jointed gliders plastic Jointed gliders

plasticJointed gliders plastic

Jointed gliders plastic




havanaStandard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders

Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

milanolight 5272 (round tube)Standard: adjustable gliders plastic Adjustable gliders

plasticAdjustable gliders plastic





milanoloungeStandard: metal gliders Optional: plastic gliders, felt gliders

Plastic gliders Felt gliders Plastic gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

sleightStandard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders, adjustable gliders plastic or felt

Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Adjustable gliders felt


sleight ultralightStandard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders, adjustable gliders plastic or felt (only together with the option tube ends closed)


spiraStandard: balancing gliders felt Balancing gliders

felt Balancing gliders felt

Balancing gliders felt




Tables steel frames

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state, torinoStandard: adjustable gliders plastic Optional: inlay for change QuickClick felt





QuickClick felt QuickClick felt

torino 9410 Nesting tableStandard: casters hard, lockable Optional: casters soft, lockable

Soft casters Soft casters Soft casters Hard casters Soft casters Soft casters

trustStandard: adjustable gliders plastic Optional: adjustable gliders felt Optional: integrated casters in lateral part

Adjustable gliders plasticsoft casters



Adjustable gliders plastichard casters

Adjustable gliders plastic/feltsoft casters

Adjustable gliders plastic/feltsoft casters

3060, 3063Standard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders


6051Standard: adjustable gliders plastic Optional: felt gliders

adjustable gliders plastic




felt gliders felt gliders

4last, 4lessStandard: adjustable plastic glider optional: adjustable felt glider, plastic or felt levelling glider; at the front end: two integrated casters for shifting (hard or soft)

Plastic, plastic levelling glider; at the front end: two integrated casters for shifting (soft)



Plastic, plastic levelling glider; at the front end: two integrated casters for shifting (hard)



4sureStandard: adjustable plastic glider Plastic, plastic

levelling gliderPlastic, plastic levelling glider

Plastic, plastic levelling glider

Plastic, plastic levelling glider

Adjustable felt glider; felt level-ling glider

Adjustable felt glider; felt levelling glider

Tables steel frames


Tables wooden frames




clear 3271, range, sonus III, 671, 1671, 1672, 1681, 1971, 3471Standard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders, metal gliders, adjustable gliders plastic, QuickClick inlay for change

Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Plastic gliders Metal gliders Felt gliders Felt gliders

taceoStandard: plastic gliders Optional: felt gliders, adjustable gliders plastic


�is brochure informs about the right choice of gliders and casters. In particular cases, an individual consultation may be required - ideally in cooperation with the �oor manufacturer. Please do consider that the �oor sealing and the maintenance are important for a continuous, problem-free use of the gliders, especially in the case of so� �ooring such as carpets or plastic �ooring. Hence we cannot assume a warranty regarding the interaction between glider and �ooring. Gliders wear out, therefore they do not underlie the general warranty, but are available as spare parts in all speci�cations.

Important comments

Photographs: Axel Bleyer, O�enburgAndreas Körner, AuenwaldFoto Lang, St. FlorianStephan Marquardt Photography, Wolfgang Merkle, DarmstadtWerbefoto Robold, Villingen Schwenningen

Text: Blanktext, Darmstadt

Design/Illustrations:antes und merkle . büro für gestaltung, Darmstadt

Image editing: Yellow 4media GmbH, Darmstadt

Printing:Werbedruck Schreckhase, Spangenberg

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